Category Archives: Trade Talk

Imagining a Mid-Season Fire Sale

by Derek Posted on January 29, 2013 2:30PM EST

Picture this worst case scenario for the Yankees: 10 to 15 games behind the division pace in mid-July. Injuries, underwhelming performance, and improved rivals set the Yankees in a seemingly insurmountable hole. The odds of a late season comeback look … Continue reading →

Posted in Speculation, Trade Talk | Tagged Brett Gardner, Brian Cashman, Curtis Granderson, David Robertson, Hiroki Kuroda, Phil Hughes, Robinson Cano | 3 Comments

Taboo: Trading with the Red Sox

by Derek Posted on January 9, 2013 12:23PM EST

I know, it’ll never happen. The rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox makes trade discussions between the two clubs taboo. In general, intra-division trades occur infrequently. When they do, it’s expected to be minor in nature. One team doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Speculation, Trade Talk | Tagged Boston Red Sox, Jarrod Saltalamacchia | 5 Comments

Michael Pineda and The Market for Lemons

by Chris Posted on December 14, 2012 10:41AM EST

A little less than a year ago, the Yankees and Mariners essentially agreed to swap top prospect Jesus Montero for rookie sensation Michael Pineda. The trade was unconventional in that one very young and promising player was dealt for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Trade Talk | Tagged Jesus Montero, Michael Pineda | 3 Comments

Trade Market: Alex Gordon Available?

by Derek Posted on November 20, 2012 12:09AM EST

Alex Gordon signed a contract extension with Kansas City this past March, but apparently Dayton Moore and the Royals front office are listening to trade offers for the young left fielder. In fact, they’re listening on quite pretty much all of … Continue reading →

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Marlins Fire Sale: Solution to Yankees RF Vacancy?

by Derek Posted on November 14, 2012 6:17PM EST

We learned today that Torii Hunter will be playing for the Tigers in 2013, and it didn’t ever seem like the Yankees really had a chance, anyway. Nick Swisher has garnered interest from a multitude of teams, and is sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Offseason, Speculation, Trade Talk | Tagged Logan Morrison | Comments Off

Rumor: A-Rod to the Marlins?

by Derek Posted on October 17, 2012 7:48PM EDT

A-Rod is always in the spotlight, and this week the light has shined especially bright on Rodriguez. First, it was reported that Rodriguez sent a ball into the crowd requesting a woman’s phone number during game one’s loss. That came … Continue reading →

Posted in Rumors, Trade Talk | Tagged Alex Rodriguez | 3 Comments

A Look Back at the Ichiro Trade a Month Later

by Chris Posted on August 28, 2012 9:54AM EDT

It’s been a little over a month since he Yankees acquired Ichiro from the Mariners fringy pitchers D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. Although sample size caveats will obviously apply, it’s worth a look to see how the trade has panned … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline Review: Yanks Add McGehee, Give up Nothing

by Chris Posted on July 31, 2012 7:23PM EDT

Well, the trade deadline has come and gone and it was a relatively quiet one for the bombers. Their only move was the acquisition Casey McGehee for Chad Qualls. McGehee grades out about average defensively at 3B and can hit … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline Preview: Pettitte has setback, Third Base Options

by Derek Posted on July 30, 2012 11:03AM EDT

With the trade deadline now less than one day away, it’s easy to picture General Manager Brian Cashman with his phone glued to his ear, and his charger somewhere handy. In all likelihood, there’s been a constant flow of coffee … Continue reading →

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A-Rod breaks hand – Who will replace him?

by Derek Posted on July 25, 2012 10:07PM EDT

Joba Chamberlain, Mariano Rivera, Brett Gardner, Andy Pettitte, and now Alex Rodriguez. The Yankees haven’t had much luck when it comes to injuries this season. Luckily, they’ll be getting Joba back relatively soon, and Pettitte in September, but Mo and … Continue reading →

Posted in Injuries, Speculation, Trade Talk | Tagged Alex Rodriguez | Comments Off